Since it was founded in 1979, McCarthys, which has been a member of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce for 15 years, has evolved into a multimillion-pound commercial turnkey business working with the likes of Virgin, Tarmac, Jaguar Land Rover, Peugeot and Anglo Irish Bank.
McCarthys’ managing director Steven McCarthy said: “From a dining room table to where we are today, McCarthys has thrived due to collaboration, hard work and innovation. As we celebrate 45 years, I can’t miss the opportunity to thank everyone past and present who has been a part of our journey.”
The company’s story began when Steven’s father, Bernard and business partners spotted a gap in the market for supplying office equipment to businesses. From there McCarthys quickly expanded its offering in response to client demand— developing spaces suitable for electronic word processors before venturing into system furniture installation, and later providing full office fit-out solutions.
“Deals used to be done around a table with 20 Rothmans and a glass or two of whisky,” McCarthy said. “While times have changed, we still embrace that open partnering approach.”
In the last 12 months, the Coventry-headquartered business has increased its headcount by more than 30 per cent and expanded into a new Birmingham office. Plus, one of its latest design and fit-out projects has been nominated as a finalist for a British Council for Offices (BCO) award this year.
Corin Crane, chief executive of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Congratulations to McCarthys on its 45 years in business. The company is a valued member of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce and we wish them every success for the future.”
